How to Add Multiple Non-Digital Signatures to a PDF
Question details
The user needs to add five or more visible signatures to a single PDF document without using digital signature fields or certificates.
- Product
- PDF Editor
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Applying multiple visual signatures to a document instead of using cryptographically authenticated digital signatures.
- Observed behavior
- Requires a method to place several visual signatures on a document without triggering digital certificate workflows.
Ensure you have clear, high-quality image files (such as PNG with a transparent background or JPG) of the signatures you intend to use saved on your device.
Use Custom Stamps to Add Multiple Signatures
Converting signature images into custom stamps allows you to place as many visual signatures as needed on a document without requiring digital certificates.
This method is ideal when you need visible signatures on a document but do not require the cryptographic security and tracking metadata of a certified digital signature field. By turning an image into a stamp, you bypass certificate prompts entirely.
Open your PDF document in your PDF editor. Navigate to the 'Comment' or 'Tools' tab and select the 'Stamp' feature.
Look for an option to 'Create Custom Stamp' or 'Add Custom Stamp'. Choose this to open the stamp creation dialog.
Click 'Browse' or 'Select Image' to locate the signature image file on your computer. Select the file and click 'Open' to import it. Give the stamp a recognizable name, such as 'My Signature'.
Return to the Stamp tool menu and select your newly created custom signature stamp. Click anywhere on the PDF page to place the signature. You can repeat this action as many times as necessary to add multiple signatures across the document.
Add Multiple Signatures Effortlessly with WPS Office
WPS Office offers a dedicated PDF signature feature that lets you upload, save, and apply multiple signature images to your documents quickly, bypassing the need to create custom stamps or configure digital certificates.
- 1. Open the PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to sign.
- 2. Access the PDF Signature tool: Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Sign' or 'PDF Signature'.
- 3. Create your signatures: Click 'Create Signature'. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature. Once created, click 'Save'.
- 4. Apply multiple times: Select the saved signature from the drop-down menu and click on the document to place it. Repeat this process for as many signatures as you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I resize the signature stamp after placing it?
Yes. Once you have placed the signature stamp on the PDF, click on it to reveal a bounding box with adjustment handles. Drag the corners to scale the signature to the appropriate size.
Is a visual signature image legally binding?
A visual signature or stamp can denote intent, but its legal validity depends heavily on your local jurisdiction and the type of document. For strict legal or financial agreements, authenticated digital signatures using certificates are typically required.
How do I remove a signature stamp if I make a mistake?
Simply click on the stamped signature to select it, then press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard. Alternatively, right-click the signature and select 'Delete' from the context menu.
